December 15, 2008

JOB OF THE WEEK

The National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization's Public Policy Team seeks a Manager of Advocacy Communications to provide communications support and media/public relations outreach for end-of-life care advocacy issues. Duties include developing and implementing an advocacy communications plan; writing and producing news releases, articles, op-ed pieces; building relationships with public and health policy reporters and media outlets; assisting membership with media outreach, advocacy activities, support and planning for Congressional meetings; evaluating media outreach efforts; providing media relations and logistics support for special events. Requires strong writing, editing, desktop publishing, communications skills, a degree in a related field, experience on/with Capitol Hill. Send cover letter w/salary requirements and writing samples to amontes@nhpco.org. (PF Tipster)

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